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Newport News comes alive for Christmas 2025 in the historic district with harbor lights and festive displays. The area offers seasonal celebrations, festive attractions and holiday fun from markets and concerts to family-friendly programming.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Newport News
- Celebration in Lights
- Christmastide in Virginia (Yorktown)
- Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting
- Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Map (Yorktown)
- CAIN Live & In Color Tour (Hampton)
- Sister Cities German Christmas Market
- Virginia Living Museum Planetarium Shows
- Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024
- Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination (Williamsburg)
- Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party (Hampton)
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Newport News Christmas Events
Newport News Christmas Light Displays
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Embark on a magical holiday journey at the Celebration in Lights, Virginia's premier drive-through light show. This beloved event, now in its 32nd season, transforms Newport News Park into a winter wonderland with over two miles of dazzling displays. Discover new attractions including a spectacular Tunnel of Lights, playful characters like Snappy the Alligator, and vibrant 3D trees. The addition of colorful peacocks and a whimsical Candy Arch adds even more enchantment to this festive experience.
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Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Map. This event invites residents to showcase their dazzling Christmas light displays across Williamsburg and Yorktown, creating a festive driving tour for families to enjoy. Discover the most spectacular light installations and find out which homes were crowned winners in the 2024 contest.
Newport News Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Journey back in time for Christmastide in Virginia, a festive celebration of 17th and 18th-century holiday traditions. Experience carols, music, and interpretive programs at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Discover how colonists and soldiers celebrated the season through cooking demonstrations, historical reenactments, and hands-on activities like making pomanders.
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Experience Coastal Virginia's only German Christmas Market, a festive celebration honoring Newport News' sister city, Greifswald. Over 30 vendors offer unique handmade crafts and gifts, while German food trucks provide delicious culinary delights. Don't miss the chance to purchase a collectible Gluhwein pottery mug and enjoy the vibrant holiday atmosphere.
Newport News Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of joy and worship as CAIN brings their 'Live & In Color Tour' to Hampton. Experience uplifting performances of their hit songs, joined by special guests Jon Reddick and Caleb & John. Hosted by Annie F. Downs, this family-friendly event encourages attendees to wear green to match the tour's vibrant theme.
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Get into the holiday spirit with the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, celebrating its 27th anniversary. This beloved jazz-based tour features Dave Koz and special guests performing beloved Christmas classics, a Chanukah medley, and hits from their own catalogs. Prepare for an evening of smooth jazz and festive cheer.
Newport News Other Christmas Activities
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Join the community for the enchanting Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. This festive evening features Santa's arrival to light the Majestic Tree, accompanied by live music from The Yorktown Chorale and The Commodore Chorus, and captivating dance performances. Families can enjoy train rides, games, face painting, and a special puppet show, all while soaking in the holiday spirit at Styron Square.
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Embark on an interstellar adventure at the Virginia Living Museum's Abbitt Planetarium. Experience fully digital shows that transport you across the universe, from ancient history to the distant future. Gaze at the sun through the Abbitt Observatory and explore the night sky with powerful telescopes during special evening events.
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